Air Florida Flight 90

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lockheed_Electra_family
gptkb:Dulles_Airport_incident
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Boeing_737-222
approximately 10 minutes
N62 AF
aircraft was in good condition prior to flight
pilots were qualified but faced challenging conditions
gptkbp:airlines gptkb:Fort_Lauderdale-Hollywood_International_Airport
gptkb:Washington_National_Airport
gptkbp:analyzes gptkb:National_Transportation_Safety_Board
pilot error and weather conditions
investigation lasted over a year
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:5
78
accounts of the crash from survivors
stories of heroism during the crash
gptkbp:caused_by ice on wings
gptkbp:commander gptkb:John_D._Dyer
gptkb:Larry_J._Wheaton
gptkbp:consequences lawsuits against Air Florida
gptkbp:crew gptkb:5
experienced flight crew
inadequate training for winter conditions
gptkbp:cultural_references referenced in books and films about aviation disasters
gptkbp:date January 13, 1982
gptkbp:documentary featured in documentaries about aviation safety
gptkbp:emergency_services failed
not followed correctly
gptkbp:first_flight scheduled passenger flight
A F90
intended flight path to Fort Lauderdale
gptkbp:historical_significance part of aviation history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Air Florida Flight 90
gptkbp:impact gptkb:Potomac_River
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in various memorials established
memorial service held for victims
gptkbp:issues failed to maintain altitude during final approach
gptkbp:landing_site multiple attempts to gain altitude
gptkbp:legacy remains a cautionary tale in aviation history.
gptkbp:location Potomac River, Washington, D. C.
approximately 4:11 PM
gptkbp:lost_and_found by nearby witnesses
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight approximately 4:01 PM
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media coverage
gptkbp:notable_event crash into the Potomac River
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Air_Florida
gptkbp:public_perception increased awareness of aviation safety
led to public inquiry into aviation safety practices
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance led to changes in aviation regulations
gptkbp:related_event other aviation accidents due to ice
gptkbp:result NTSB report released in 1983
gptkbp:safety_features NTSB made safety recommendations post-accident
influenced aviation safety protocols
gptkbp:seating_capacity 74
gptkbp:significance highlighted safety issues in aviation
gptkbp:type commercial flight
gptkbp:weather_conditions snowstorm